Archive for September, 2011

Broncos’ Royal out at least two weeks

Eddie Royal will miss at least the next two weeks, giving Eric Decker more chances to shine.

Jeff George says he’s ready to take over Colts

With some fans suggesting that the Colts use their 0-2 start as a reason to tank it and win the rights to draft Stanford’s Andrew Luck, one memorable Colts passer from yesteryear believes he could be the answer for the Peyton Manning-less squad.

Time for Gabbert era in Jacksonville is now

NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock says the time for the Blaine Gabbert era in Jacksonville is now.

‘Playbook’ Monday notebook: Week 2

The “Playbook” crew was up early going through the game film from Week 2, and came away with plenty of things they noticed.

Romo suffered punctured lung

Tony Romo suffered a punctured lung in Sunday’s game, adding to an ever-growing list of Cowboys injury woes.

Data Points: Chances grow slimmer for 0-2 teams

Before Week 1, we told you about how important it is to a team’s playoff hopes to start 1-0. Well, go figure: Your playoff chances improve with a 2-0 start. Perhaps more importantly, an 0-2 start is particularly difficult to overcome. Here’s what the numbers look like since 1990:

VY impostor on the loose in D.C.

So get this: There’s a man actively trying to convince people he’s Eagles backup QB Vince Young. Let that sink in for a moment.

Neck injury ends season for Packers’ Collins

The neck injury that Packers safety Nick Collins suffered Sunday against the Panthers will end his 2011 season.

Burleson: Stafford making elite plays for Lions

Matthew Stafford is healthy, and his ability to stay on the field (yes, it’s only two games) has allowed him time to impress just about everyone. That includes his teammates.

Garrard patient for next opportunity

Free-agent QB David Garrard is out of sight but not completely out of mind.

Haley confirms Charles’ move to IR

Chiefs coach Todd Haley confirmed the expected Monday when he said star RB Jamaal Charles will be transferred to season-ending injured reserve in the wake of a serious knee injury.

Del Rio not ready to name Jaguars’ starting QB

Should Luke McCown‘s errors open the door for an early start to the Blaine Gabbert era? That is a question facing Jack Del Rio.

Cowboys given good news on Felix Jones

The prognosis looks good for Cowboys RB Felix Jones, according to a league source.

Lombardi: Seahawks ‘almost’ like expansion team

There aren’t many positives for the Seattle Seahawks to take out of their first two losses of the season. And that might actually be sugar-coating the situation.

Panthers’ Davis tears ACL for third time

Thomas Davis certainly is willing, but it appears his right knee is determined to undermine his NFL career. The Panthers linebacker confirmed via Twitter that he has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee for a third time.

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